Bupropion hydrobromide vs. Topamax: side effect and effectiveness comparison (a real world drug study)
Summary:
We compare the side effects and drug effectiveness of Bupropion hydrobromide and Topamax. The phase IV clinical study is created by eHealthMe based on reports (from sources including the FDA) of 299,331 people who take Bupropion hydrobromide and Topamax, and is updated regularly.
What is Bupropion hydrobromide?
Bupropion hydrobromide has active ingredients of bupropion hydrobromide. It is often used in depression. eHealthMe is studying from 659 Bupropion hydrobromide users. Check the latest studies of Bupropion hydrobromide.
What is Topamax?
Topamax has active ingredients of topiramate. It is often used in migraine. eHealthMe is studying from 58,954 Topamax users. Check the latest studies of Topamax.
299,331 people who take Bupropion hydrobromide and Topamax are studied.

Drugs being compared in this study:
- Bupropion Hydrobromide (bupropion hydrobromide)
- Topamax (topiramate)
Most common side effects of the drugs, overall:
Most common side effects of the drugs, in long term (1+ years) use:
Drug effectiveness:
Bupropion Hydrobromide:
- not at all: 3.21 %
- somewhat: 20.88 %
- moderate: 37.29 %
- high: 29.82 %
- very high: 8.8 %
Topamax:
- not at all: 4.38 %
- somewhat: 21.25 %
- moderate: 32.22 %
- high: 28.75 %
- very high: 13.4 %
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DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.
Related publications that referenced our studies
- Kate N, Grover S, Kumar S, Modi M, "Bupropion-induced hyponatremia", General hospital psychiatry, 2013 Dec .
- Baloch M, Siddiqui MA, "Topiramate induced sudden loss of vision", JPMA, 2012 Oct .
- Kocamaz, M., & Karadag, O., "Topiramate-Induced Acute Myopia, Diplopia, and Photosensitivity: A Case Report", Beyoglu Eye Journal, 2019 Jan .
- Kate N, Grover S, Kumar S, Modi M, "Bupropion-induced hyponatremia", General hospital psychiatry, 2013 Dec .
- Baloch M, Siddiqui MA, "Topiramate induced sudden loss of vision", JPMA, 2012 Oct .
- Kocamaz, M., & Karadag, O., "Topiramate-Induced Acute Myopia, Diplopia, and Photosensitivity: A Case Report", Beyoglu Eye Journal, 2019 Jan .
Related studies
Alternative drugs to, pros and cons of:
- Bupropion hydrobromide (371 reports)
- Topamax (54,173 reports)
Browse all side effects of Bupropion hydrobromide:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all side effects of Topamax:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zHow the study uses the data?
The study is based on bupropion hydrobromide and topiramate (the active ingredients of Bupropion hydrobromide and Topamax, respectively). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs or brand names) are also considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.
Who is eHealthMe?
With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).
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